House at 61 Prospect Street, Wakefield, Mass.

Title:

House at 61 Prospect Street, Wakefield, Mass.

Creator:

Klapes, Jeffrey M., 1964-

Publisher:

Wakefield, Mass. : The author,

Date:

2008

Description:

Photos show the house located at 61 Prospect Street on the north side of the street opposite Morningside Road. Built around 1833, the Federal style house is of wood frame construction and has a clapboard exterior. There are two additions to the rear. Various members of the Cowdrey (or Cowdry) family lived in this area, known as Cowdrey's Hill, and this home was owned by Cowdreys until around 1900. Photos taken at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2008.;Detailed entry in building survey, "The cultural resources of Wakefield", pD96.;The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.